In response to the challenges posed by severe weather conditions and emergencies, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is implementing Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to notify motorists … [Read more...] about Minnesota Department of Transportation to Send Emergency Road Closure Alerts to Cellphones
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CDOT Adopts New Tactics to Reduce Winter Closures and Improve Safety on I-70
With a history of shutdowns due to crashes and unsafe driving conditions, the Colorado Department of Transportation introduces additional markings, lane designations, and a modified response strategy … [Read more...] about CDOT Adopts New Tactics to Reduce Winter Closures and Improve Safety on I-70
Effect of Weather Events on Travel Time Reliability and Crash Occurrence
The magnitude of the effect of adverse weather conditions on road operational performance varies with the type of weather condition and the road characteristics of the road links and adjacent links. … [Read more...] about Effect of Weather Events on Travel Time Reliability and Crash Occurrence
Reliability-Based Traffic Safety Risk Assessment of Traffic System in Hazardous Driving Conditions to Promote Community Resilience
For decades, work zone traffic safety under adverse weather conditions has been a serious concern for drivers and transportation agencies. Natural hazards often cause disruptions on roads and bridges … [Read more...] about Reliability-Based Traffic Safety Risk Assessment of Traffic System in Hazardous Driving Conditions to Promote Community Resilience
Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program: Comprehensive Transition Plan – WYDOT
The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot Deployment Program is intended to develop a suite of applications that utilize vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) and … [Read more...] about Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program: Comprehensive Transition Plan – WYDOT
Planning for Rapid Response to Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones
When a closure due to road or bridge construction coincides with an adverse event such as a severe storm, earthquake, or forest fire, difficulties in minimizing traffic delays, reducing the risk of … [Read more...] about Planning for Rapid Response to Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones